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Review
. 2022 Sep;106(5):837-852.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2022.03.002. Epub 2022 Aug 26.

Medical and Surgical Treatment of Obesity

Tirissa J Reid  1 , Judith Korner  2
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Medical and Surgical Treatment of Obesity

Tirissa J Reid et al. Med Clin North Am. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

During the past decade, several effective antiobesity medications and devices have been developed. In addition, new information regarding the mechanism of action, benefits, and long-term efficacy of bariatric surgery continues to emerge. More than 90% of patients who qualify for therapy for obesity remain untreated. This article aims to provide an overview of the indications and efficacy of currently available medical and surgical therapies for obesity, along with a look toward promising therapies on the horizon.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Endoscopic therapies; Medical devices; Medication; Obesity; Overweight; Pharmacotherapy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure T.J. Reid has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. J. Korner is a scientific advisor for Gila Therapeutics.

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